Journal of Intelligent Strategic Management

Journal of Intelligent Strategic Management

Developing An Intelligent Strategic Model For Construction Management With A Sustainable Development Approach

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Ali Taghipour 1
Aydin Alizadeh 1
Amir Hossein Farahinia 2
1 Department of Civil Engineering, Shab.C., Islamic Azad University, Shabestar, Iran.
2 Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Technical and Vocational University (TVU), Tehran, Iran.
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Abstract
The application of intelligent strategies and strategic frameworks in construction management enables process convergence, resource optimization, and the realization of sustainable development in complex projects. This study aims to propose an intelligent model for sustainable construction management by focusing on three core elements: intelligent construction patterns, technology and sustainability, and the outcomes of strategic decision-making. The research employed a mixed-methods design (qualitative–quantitative). In the qualitative phase, data were collected through document analysis and semi-structured interviews with 20 experts in civil engineering, architecture, and urban planning, and analyzed through a three-stage coding process (open, axial, and selective). In the quantitative phase, a Likert-scale questionnaire with acceptable reliability was administered for two selected variables—smart construction technology (α = 0.79) and sustainable construction decision-making (α = 0.83)—among 384 project managers and specialists. Data were analyzed using SPSS and a one-sample t-test. Findings revealed that within the smart construction technology domain, the criteria of information transparency (t = 8.143, p = 0.012), professional coordination (t = 2.280, p = 0.000), and optimal scheduling (t = 1.331, p = 0.000) exerted the strongest influence on intelligent construction patterns. In the sustainable construction decision-making domain, the indicators of sustainability perception, project resilience, and decision efficiency showed significant relationships with the study variables. The integrated analysis of qualitative and quantitative results demonstrated that the implementation of intelligent technologies contributes to sustainability and effective decision-making only when organized as an interconnected network of environmental dimensions, drivers, core components, human factors, and outcome-based elements. These findings form the foundation of the proposed intelligent strategic model for construction management with a sustainable development approach and provide practical guidance for improving project efficiency and sustainability.
Keywords
Strategy
Construction Management
Sustainable Development
Intelligent Systems

Subjects

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Journal of Intelligent Strategic Management
Volume 4, Issue 1 - Serial Number 9
Winter 2025
Pages 427-446